calvin81

The cruise starts in Hong Kong, then goes to Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and ends in Singapore. The post I read regarding US$1-2 tips referenced Vietnam.

Thank you for this information. I think tipping in the US has gotten out of hand, but I didn't want to be unprepared if it was expected on excursions. The post I referenced was regarding private guides and mentioned giving $1-2, so I don't believe tipping is big in Asia.

On past cruises I didn't take ships excursions, but with the Simply More package I'm trying some. Wondering what people tip? I read a previous post that US cash was acceptable, but I'm hoping for confirmation that this is true. And looking for guidance on amount. I know tipping varies greatly from the US in other parts of the world. I'll be in Asia.

Thank you - I'm not interested in carrying a huge umbrella around. I'll pack my collapsible one.

Just curious about the supplied umbrella - what size is it?

Thank you! One less thing to pack 😃

Curious on the opening size of these particular bottles - not always big enough for ice.

Is it possible to put ice in the provided metal water bottles?

Dawn and Alan - can you give any advice for getting Vietnam and Cambodia visas? The online information I've seen is a little confusing.

Even if I still have over the number needed for the 25% discount? I know you can't get credit back if it's too close to the date of the excursion. Traveling alone with $1000 credit I have excursions daily and still haven't reached the $1000 anyway. I just worry I won't enjoy excursions with a large number of people. I used to travel with my daughter and we did almost everything independently. Although I feel that was easier in Europe; this cruise is in Asia.

Over 10 years ago we went to the leper colony (Spinalonga) ourselves. There were local companies offering the relatively short boat ride to the island. No reservations necessary. But we docked at Agios Nikolas, so it was right there. I read a book about the island before the cruise; I'm sorry I don't recall the name, but it made the stop more interesting. Well worth seeing.

I did them at the same time and still no discount. There is also no cancellation option. An excursion wasn't available one day at a port we're at for 2 days. I had to call to cancel another excursion to switch days.

I'll be in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand this fall - did you need dollars for bathrooms or did you use them for tips for guides? What is a typical percent to tip a tour guide in these countries? I know tipping customs vary greatly in different countries. Thank you!

I'm traveling alone, and have $1000 excursion credit, so thought I would book some and can cancel if I meet some people onboard (roll call very quiet). I booked 7 and the discount wasn't taken off, so I called. They fixed it, although there was no explanation of why it didn't come off automatically.

Got my picture taken at CVS after trying online cropping tools that didn't work well. CVS said they'd had photos rejected for your ears not showing - ? Didn't pay for expedited as I had over a year until needed at that time. Mailed end of May and received 7 weeks later. Then got the summer sale mailing and now I'm leaving in less than 2 months. My sister mailed around the same time and waited another 4 weeks.